Hernia Repair Surgery - Southlake General Surgery

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HERNIA REPAIR SURGERY

• By Dr Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General
  Surgery, Texas, USA)

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Overview

• Hernia repair surgery is also known as
  herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty and it is used for
  the treatment of a hernia. There are three types
  of hernia surgery Open Hernia Surgery,
  Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.

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How to treat a hernia?

• Treatment of Hernia
• A hernia is generally treated with a surgical
  procedure. There are three different types of
  hernia surgery Open Hernia Repair
  Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery, and
  Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery.

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How is Open hernia repair surgery performed?

• In open hernia repair surgery, your doctor makes
  one large incision to access the hernia site.
  Then the surgeon pushes the hernia back and fixes
  the weak spot with hernia mesh (optional) and
  sutures. Many people get discharged from the
  hospital on the same day and the complete
  recovery time is about three weeks. Your doctor
  will advise avoiding lifting heavy objects and
  strenuous exercise for about six weeks
  after hernia surgery.

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How is laparoscopic hernia repair surgery
performed?

• Laparoscopic hernia surgery, also known as
  minimally invasive hernia surgery, is performed
  with the help of a laparoscope and other special
  surgical tools. In laparoscopic hernia surgery,
  your doctor makes a few small incisions close to
  the hernia site to insert a tube with a camera on
  top (Laparoscope) and fix the hernia. Recovery
  time in laparoscopic hernia surgery is generally
  faster and a patient can resume normal activities
  a week earlier than with open surgery.
• In laparoscopic hernia surgery, your doctor
  inserts a harmless gas (Carbon dioxide) to
  inflate the abdomen. This helps the surgeon view
  the inside of the abdomen. Once the hernia is
  fixed, your doctor places the hernia mesh to
  strengthen the abdominal walls and closes the
  incision with sutures. One of the advantages of
  laparoscopic surgery is three to four small scars
  on the abdomen as compared to one large scar. You
  will feel less pain after surgery and quickly
  recover in a couple of days.
• In both surgeries, your surgeon uses general
  anesthesia.

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How is robotic hernia repair surgery performed?

• Robotic hernia surgery also uses a laparoscope to
  perform the surgery, like laparoscopic hernia
  surgery. Your surgeon makes three to four small
  incisions close to the hernia site, inserts the
  laparoscope, inflates the abdomen, and monitors
  the surgery on a screen connected to a TV.
• Robotic surgery is slightly different from
  laparoscopic surgery. In robotic surgery, the
  surgeon uses a console in the operating room and
  uses surgical instruments through the console.
  Robotic surgery can also be used for small
  hernias and weak spots, and now it can also be
  used to reconstruct the abdominal wall.
• Another difference between laparoscopic surgery
  and robotic surgery is the use of a robot that
  can also display 3D images of the inner section
  of the abdomen as compared to 2-dimensional
  images of laparoscopic surgery. Robotic surgery
  helps the surgeon easily place sutures and mesh
  inside the abdomen.

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Exercise for Hernia

• Daily exercise helps strengthen abdominal muscles
  close to the hernia, reduces hernia symptoms, and
  helps you maintain a healthy weight to avoid
  further complications.
• In a study, it was observed that people who are
  obese and undergoing ventral hernia repair,
  followed an exercise regime. These people had
  fewer complications after surgery.
• You need to be a little cautious about exercises
  like weightlifting that put pressure on the
  abdomen since these exercises can add extra
  pressure to the area of the hernia. It may
  increase the hernia bulge.
• If you notice any lump related to a hernia, it is
  always recommended to consult the physician about
  the exercise. They can guide you about the
  exercises you can add to your fitness regime and
  help reduce the symptoms of hernia.

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How to prevent a hernia?

• An induvial can prevent a hernia from growing.
  There are several factors that can cause a
  hernia, such as an existing inherited condition
  or surgery in the past.
• Besides, you can make a few changes in your
  lifestyle to help reduce the risk of a hernia.
  This includes activities that put a strain on
  your abdomen area.
• Lets explore more Hernia Repair Surgery -
  Southlake General Surgery

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Appointment

• For more information on Hernia Repair
  surgery or Laparoscopic hernia surgery. You can
  contact our healthcare expert today at 1 (817)
  748-0200. You can also make an online
  appointment with us.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Valeria Simone
MD Board-certified General Surgeon at Southlake
General Surgery, Texas, USA. Follow us
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